I should have mentioned one other option.I'm very slowly working on a stand-alone Bolt Action diorama, where the U.S. Army is loading a troop train back in the States. I have five pieces of Atlas two-rail O gauge track, and picked up a couple of Lionel O27 flat cars to carry the load. I'm planning on loading at least one Sherman, a couple of jeeps, and 75mm HMC Scott. A long term project. I have most of the equipment, now need the time to build it all!
Thanks! It was a challenge to create some sturdy, playable terrain that wouldn't break the bank and would be acceptable scale wise. I'm happy with the results!
Nice mix and match on the scale. I bought a Harry Potter toy train for my terrain collection, but I haven't used it for scale reasons (I'm going to send it to my nephew as a surprise). Trains are a tough one to get down. I always try to remember that the train car has to be longer than a King Tiger, but I just can't size it up well enough. This is a great project you've done. I'll definitely come back and check this out again for when I start up on a railway scenery project for Bolt Action.
Thanks James! I spent a lot of time trying to decide how to do this project. Like you said scale is a tricky one here. In addition, you need to create terrain that is playable, flexible, sturdy and looks good without breaking the bank. I was happy with my results and feel likes it balances all of my criteria pretty well.
Great stuff Dan, thanks for sharing! I'd like to an battle torn Eastern European urban/rail yard board someday. I've slowly gathering info and this video certainly helps.
A lot of thought went into designing the rail terrain, a brilliant idea of mixing the two scales together to get the right looks. Would be interesting to play a game on that someday, keep up the hard work Dan!
Thanks Rusty! I mulled this project over for quite a while before starting. I'm really happy with the results. I'd love to get a game of Bolt Action on my table in with you at some point. It's still my favorite game :)
Nice Video. I am currently working on Terrain for BOlt Action and also Black Powder in the Franco Prussian War era where trains were widely used for Prussian troop movement. This will definitely make the battlefield more interesting. Have you perhaps checked out Sarissa Precision? They have also released some MDF train tracks and trains fitting for 28mm.
Thanks! I have seen the the Sarissa train. Thanks for the heads up! I am actually considering it for my Stalingrad table I am currently working on. I think it would fit in well. Good luck with your train project and have fun!!
Yes in the wood supply area. There was a small display rack that had different thicknesses and wood types but they were 2' x 4'. I believe this is the stuff: www.homedepot.com/p/Dimensions-1-8-in-x-2-ft-x-4-ft-Project-Panel-Tempered-Hardboard-Actual-0-115-in-x-23-75-in-x-47-75-in-225481/206120948?mtc=Shopping-B-F_D21-G-D21-21_1_PLYWOOD-Generic-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D21-G-D21-21_1_PLYWOOD-Generic-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA--71700000040596522-58700004343327969-92700053361644894&gclid=CjwKCAjwwMn1BRAUEiwAZ_jnEs0goMGNoT9oMIhKSqbAcNk6aGk36IJCaweb4w4uQtmEJxM7wCe82RoCF6QQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Gorgeous work Dan that time spent definitely paid off. I am surprised the rail car wheels and tracks actually match up when they are different scales. Despite ON30 having narrower tracks I’m assuming they intended them to work on HO? Is the track foam also sold to make turns etc? Cheers
Thanks Palmer. Yes the On30 cars are designed to fit the HO track. It is designed to model the narrow gauge railroad systems found throughout the world. Definitely a good solution to get the scale appearance that I wanted on a budget. The foam does indeed go around corners. There is a seam in the middle that does not go all the way through. If you are going around corners, you cut it all the way through, which splits it down the middle. You glue each half separately to your base. This allows it to curve easily. I bought 25' for $13 USD, so it is cheap as chips!
I wasn't familiar with S gauge but that could be an option. O scale two rail is a good option as well. I went with a compromise between realistic look scale wise and economical. Definitely lots of ways to go! Thanks for the comment :)
Brilliant work on these tracks and train , all the best Garry
Thanks Garry! I appreciate you taking the time to watch :)
Great addition to the gaming table. Not enough trains or train tracks as part of the scenery.
Thanks Victor! It does add interest as well as scenario options and tactical challenges. I'm glad to have finally added some to my collection :)
Great looking tracks, nice job
Thank You!
you are a life saver i was about to spend way too much money on o scale trains and tracks
Very nice tips. Great video. Greetings. Aleš 😎👍
Thank you and thanks for watching :)
Great tip, never heard of On30 scale before
Thanks! It was new to me as well. Definitely helped me with my scale concerns.
Looks great Dan, some great tips you shared
Thanks Sean! I appreciate the support :)
Gorgeous terrain Dan!!
Thanks Nik! I do enjoy making terrain :)
Nice bit of working out Dan ! Regards Gav.
Thanks Gav!
Great stuff. It looks really good.
Thanks! Much appreciated!
I should have mentioned one other option.I'm very slowly working on a stand-alone Bolt Action diorama, where the U.S. Army is loading a troop train back in the States. I have five pieces of Atlas two-rail O gauge track, and picked up a couple of Lionel O27 flat cars to carry the load. I'm planning on loading at least one Sherman, a couple of jeeps, and 75mm HMC Scott. A long term project. I have most of the equipment, now need the time to build it all!
Great idea! Sounds like a fun project :)
Just getting into Bolt Action and planning a board with a rail line, this was helpful - thanks
Welcome to the great game of Bolt Action! I am glad you found the video helpful!
very nice piece of work
Thanks for the kind words!!
Looking at rail track recently and found your vid very interesting! 👍
Thanks! I found it easy and affordable.
I'd never heard of On30 scale before - that is a really useful tip.
Thanks Ralph! My research led me to it. I was not familiar with it either. It makes for a good compromise between scale, cost, and availability.
Looks great
Thanks Todd! You need some tracks for your beautiful table as well ;)
You call them ties we call them sleepers.Beautiful looking terrain.Making terrain is really becoming an art form in its own right.👍🤗
Thanks Karen! I enjoy the look of a table full of terrain. Luckily I enjoy making it as well :)
Great idea Dan and the scale looks perfect
Thanks Nick! I appreciate the comment :)
thank you very much😄
Thank so much!!
Inspiring and gorgeous train tracks, congrats!
Thanks Phil! It was a fun project!
This is a fantastic video and answers all of the scale challenges. Brilliant.
Thanks! It was a challenge to create some sturdy, playable terrain that wouldn't break the bank and would be acceptable scale wise. I'm happy with the results!
Very nice Dan. That’s worked out really well. Looks great on the table. 👍
Thanks Jim! I was pretty happy with the results :)
why has it taken me so long to find your channel! I'm loving all your content. Just thought I would let you know
I appreciate the kind words! I really enjoy making terrain. To me, it is one of the things that make tabletop gaming so amazing
Brilliant Dan. I was going to ask about the buildings lol. I’ll wait for the next video now.
Thanks Leon! The building video has now been posted :)
thank you for this video, I never knew On30 was a scale and found some new Bachmann engines to make a WW2 Diorama with my 28mm miniatures
You are most welcome. I am glad you found it helpful!
I was waiting on the phrase "Narrow Gauge" once you talked about HO and O scales. You've based it up well. Got to get me some N for my playing board
Thank you! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!
Nice mix and match on the scale. I bought a Harry Potter toy train for my terrain collection, but I haven't used it for scale reasons (I'm going to send it to my nephew as a surprise). Trains are a tough one to get down. I always try to remember that the train car has to be longer than a King Tiger, but I just can't size it up well enough. This is a great project you've done. I'll definitely come back and check this out again for when I start up on a railway scenery project for Bolt Action.
Thanks James! I spent a lot of time trying to decide how to do this project. Like you said scale is a tricky one here. In addition, you need to create terrain that is playable, flexible, sturdy and looks good without breaking the bank. I was happy with my results and feel likes it balances all of my criteria pretty well.
Great stuff Dan, thanks for sharing! I'd like to an battle torn Eastern European urban/rail yard board someday. I've slowly gathering info and this video certainly helps.
Thanks Jason! This technique would work for that theater as well!
great job I'm trying to figure out 15mm tracks right now
Thanks! 15mm is a tricky one...
A lot of thought went into designing the rail terrain, a brilliant idea of mixing the two scales together to get the right looks. Would be interesting to play a game on that someday, keep up the hard work Dan!
Thanks Rusty! I mulled this project over for quite a while before starting. I'm really happy with the results. I'd love to get a game of Bolt Action on my table in with you at some point. It's still my favorite game :)
@@danbuman8422 The hard work really shows 👍🏆
Will you ever make a tutorial on your terrain that you make? It would be awsome if I or anyone else could build your cool builds!
Thank you! I hope to do a video showcasing some of my terrain and how I made it at some point.
Nice Video. I am currently working on Terrain for BOlt Action and also Black Powder in the Franco Prussian War era where trains were widely used for Prussian troop movement. This will definitely make the battlefield more interesting. Have you perhaps checked out Sarissa Precision? They have also released some MDF train tracks and trains fitting for 28mm.
Thanks! I have seen the the Sarissa train. Thanks for the heads up! I am actually considering it for my Stalingrad table I am currently working on. I think it would fit in well. Good luck with your train project and have fun!!
At Home Depot did you find it in the paneling section? Sizes I saw were very large?
Yes in the wood supply area. There was a small display rack that had different thicknesses and wood types but they were 2' x 4'. I believe this is the stuff: www.homedepot.com/p/Dimensions-1-8-in-x-2-ft-x-4-ft-Project-Panel-Tempered-Hardboard-Actual-0-115-in-x-23-75-in-x-47-75-in-225481/206120948?mtc=Shopping-B-F_D21-G-D21-21_1_PLYWOOD-Generic-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_D21-G-D21-21_1_PLYWOOD-Generic-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA--71700000040596522-58700004343327969-92700053361644894&gclid=CjwKCAjwwMn1BRAUEiwAZ_jnEs0goMGNoT9oMIhKSqbAcNk6aGk36IJCaweb4w4uQtmEJxM7wCe82RoCF6QQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Gorgeous work Dan that time spent definitely paid off. I am surprised the rail car wheels and tracks actually match up when they are different scales. Despite ON30 having narrower tracks I’m assuming they intended them to work on HO? Is the track foam also sold to make turns etc? Cheers
Thanks Palmer. Yes the On30 cars are designed to fit the HO track. It is designed to model the narrow gauge railroad systems found throughout the world. Definitely a good solution to get the scale appearance that I wanted on a budget.
The foam does indeed go around corners. There is a seam in the middle that does not go all the way through. If you are going around corners, you cut it all the way through, which splits it down the middle. You glue each half separately to your base. This allows it to curve easily. I bought 25' for $13 USD, so it is cheap as chips!
You left out S gauge at 1/64. Also, two-rail O track is equivalent to the 5' gauge of the Soviet railroads system.
I wasn't familiar with S gauge but that could be an option. O scale two rail is a good option as well. I went with a compromise between realistic look scale wise and economical. Definitely lots of ways to go! Thanks for the comment :)
S scale is 1/64th
I have never heard of S scale. Thanks for the info!